reliable

adjective

ri-ˈlī-ə-bəl How to pronounce reliable (audio)
Definition of reliablenext
as in responsible
worthy of one's trust I need a reliable car that's not going to break down constantly

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of reliable For more exact forecasts, check the weather in your area using your local weather service office or other reliable sources ahead of the lunar eclipse. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 As biosphere integrity and land systems weaken, forests become less able to absorb shocks, recover from disturbance and provide reliable fiber. — Kari Stoever, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 It has been professionally tested for reliable functionality but may show light signs of use on the body. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 But with high-yield savings accounts offering a similar, albeit smaller and less reliable return, with none of the accessibility restrictions, that can also be a credible account to consider. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reliable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reliable
  1. responsible
  2. safe
  3. true
  4. good
  5. steady
  6. dependable
  7. solid
  8. trustworthy
Adjective
  • There is the muddled terrorist plot, the corrupt politician, the love interest who looks thirty to fifty years Breen’s junior; in fact, there are arguably two of them, and at least one is responsible for the betrayal .
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Parents who provide their kid a chance to build something real and to be responsible for, even something as small as a bin and a $10 rate, are giving them practice most people don't get until much later, if ever.
    — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of responsible
Adjective
  • Bi is safe, and Naheim, Bryan, Jeffrey, and Joseph all line up for judgment.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both crude oil and natural gas futures moved lower on Wednesday on expectations for Iran and Oman to strike a deal to secure safe transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of safe
Adjective
  • The true main event will pit top AEW star Mercedes Mone against Willow Nightingale in yet another women’s world title match that will not go on last.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Unlocking the true nature of dark energy and dark matter could help astronomers understand what the universe is made of, how its expansion has changed over time, and if there is more to understanding gravity than meets the eye.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of true
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good
Adjective
  • This reduces the urgency for the ECB to continue raising interest rates in July, with markets now leaning toward the view that the ECB will hold rates steady this month.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Hammack voted to raise rates at the Fed’s last meeting in July, but she was outvoted by fellow members of the Federal Open Market Committee who wanted to keep them steady.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of steady
Adjective
  • Vandersloot is more dependable than many veterans at her age, but the guard is nevertheless in the final stage of her longevity.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Clinkunbroomer was described by colleagues as a smart and dependable guy often assigned to teach others how to do various jobs at work.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of dependable
Adjective
  • Made with solid brush fibers, the applicator combs and controls the placement of the product so the finish is clump-free.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Minasian didn’t deny that there have been problems in the ninth inning, and his larger point was that the Giants have solid relievers who can be part of a good bullpen.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • James showed excellent vision and punch, and paired with Kaelon Black and Christian McCaffrey, the Niners should have three worthwhile, trustworthy backs this season.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Why do TikTok livestream sellers feel more trustworthy than ads?
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of trustworthy

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“Reliable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reliable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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